Email: [email protected] EVANS & Co. Issue No 387 Scrap cars Solicitors wanted FREE LEGAL SURGERY Legal Advice From £50 to Every Thursday and £300 paid 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Appointments available, but Chilton www.thechapter.org DVLA Certificate of not necessary. Ferryhill, Friday 26th September 2008 Destruction issued 3 Durham Road, Ferryhill. Tel: 01740 657 444 At the heart of this wonderful community Tel: Contact The Chapter at the Council Offices, . email:[email protected] 0781 5821347 Tel & Fax: 01388 775896 Duty Journalist: 0790 999 2731 ALICE THE CENTURIAN MAYOR TO HOLD 60’S Chilton-born Alice Graham NIGHT FOR CHARITY celebrated her 100th The Mayor of Chilton, Sheridan. Birthday recently with a Councillor Alan Bruce, would All proceeds raised are in aid grand party, surrounded by like to invite Chapter readers of St John’s Ambulance and family and friends at to attend his next fundraising the Ward 14 Trust Fund for Feryemount Nursing Home event. in North Street, Ferryhill, Chemotherapy and where she has lived for two The Mayor’s Charity Radiotherapy at James Cook years. Evening will be held on University Hospital. The Deputy Mayor of Friday, October 3rd, at Tickets are priced at £2.00 Ferryhill, Eileen Martin, Chilton Workingmen’s Club and are available from presented Alice with a lovely from 7.30pm. Chilton Town Council offices bouquet of flowers. A fun-packed evening is and Chilton Workingmen’s Alice, known by her friends planned with live music, based Club. For further details, as ‘Lal,’ was born in Dene mainly on the 60’s, by both contact Chilton Town Terrace in Chilton and has ‘Remember When’ and Tony Council on 01388 721788. lived in the village all her life. She attended Chilton School 100 Year-old Alice was presented with a bouquet of HISTORY SOCIETY and, in 1932, married flowers by Deputy Mayor, Rileen Martin. Tommy Graham, who was 98 years old. She did, at the house. Tommy LAUNCH 2009 also from Chilton. however, have a very good unfortunately passed away in Next door to Tommy lived neighbour who cared for her, 1985. CALENDER Sylvia Stephenson. Alice had one son, Arnold, his brother, Stan Graham, The Ferryhill History News in Ferryhill Station, as At one point, Alice worked who also passed away in and his daughters Jean and Society will be launching their well as Ferrydec in Parker as a nanny in a large country 1999. She has two grandsons, Olive have vivid memories 2009 Calender on September Terrace, The Ladder Centre house for an industrialist David and Tony, and three of calling next door when 24th. in Coniston Road, Kelly’s near Leeds. She also worked great-grandchildren, Jack, they were four years-old and It will feature twelve black Newsagent in Broom Road, at a Boys’ College in York Matthew and Charlotte. having ringlets put in their and white images of Ferryhill Cottage News in Bede Terrace hair by Alice whilst they sat helping the Matron. Her Her pride and joy was her District taken between 1900 and Naylor’s Newsagent in on the table. husband Tommy worked in Church in Chilton for which, and 1960, some of which are Road. In 1948, the couple moved the lamp cabin at Chilton Pit very often, she used to bake previously unpublished. The calenders are also to Dene Bridge Row, where until it closed. He was a very tray-loads of cakes. At the The calender costs just £2 available from any member Alice lived quite keen gardener with an same time, her husband and will be available from The of the Ferryhill History independently until she was allotment and a big garden Tommy would send Eldon Arms and Mainsforth Society. vegetables from his allotment. CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC Release the capital The couple both loved their (Tel 01388 720294) animals and would pick up from your house! any strays and feed and care Forthcoming Attractions Friday Nights Are Band Nights At Chilton Club for them. Their home was The BEST Bands BLP Property Management are also a place where children The BEST Venue were always welcome and The BEST Atmosphere currently purchasing houses in the they would often pop in for ALL BANDS ONLY £2.00 Cover Charge Doors Open 7.00pm cakes and a little chat. 26th September - “BLACK PEARL BAND” area. We can complete purchases in as “My mother-in-law has Superb Vocals & Brilliant Presentation Make This A Show Not To Be Missed! little as 10 days and are willing to rent always been content with her 3rd October - “Chilton Town Council - life and even now she never Mayor’s Charity Show” the property back to you if required. complains,” said her Starring Brilliant Vocalist “TONY SHERRIDAN” & Outstanding Trio “REMEMBER WHEN.” This Is A Brilliant Tribute Show To The Best Of The daughter-in-law, Kathleen. 50’s & 60’s - Do Not Miss It! Come Along And Support Surrounded by many friends Two Very Worthy Charities. and relations, the sprightly 10th October - “VERTIGO” Alice spoke to everyone A Warm Welcome Back For Clubland Award Winning Group 2007 - Fantastic whilst her many Set List & Excellent Presentation & Light Show - Don’t Be Late! congratulations cards, MAGNERS CIDER NOW ON DRAUGHT - CHEAPEST IN AREA including one from the Saturday 27th September - Show Of The Month In The Lounge Queen, were opened. - Knockout Show “EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN” £2.00 c/c. The entertainment was This Is A Fantastic Duo With A Four Month Waiting List For Saturday Nights. supplied by Al Richie who Come Along & See Why They Are Worth Waiting For! came all the way from near 50/50 Dancing to “Alf Longhorne Band” There are absolutely no fees! Otterburn in in The Hall - £2.00 c/c Northumberland, only four Sunday 28th September - 50/50 Dancing to “Phil Tempest” in The Hall - £2.00 c/c Call BLP now on 01388 810500 for miles from the Scottish These Are ALL Cracking GOOD Shows a free, no obligation chat. border. He sang many songs Support Your Club For The Best In Entertainment from the golden era to MEMBERS, ASSOCIATES & BONAFIDE GUESTS complete a perfect day. IN FULL COLOUR ON THE WEB: See us at www.thechapter.org

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ALAN BAINBRIDGE TANYA ÖZDEMIR CRAIG GRAINGER BRONZE FOR BEST September 25th, 2005. Happy 18th Birthday. 18th Time goes by, Still I cry, September 29th. SMALL TOWN For the times and memories Chilton Town Council is the Council is asking for we shared. Loved and missed always. pleased to announce that this volunteers to have an input Loving Wife, year, Chilton has been into the Town’s floral Violet. awarded a Bronze in the Best displays. Anybody who is x Small Town category by interested should contact ALAN BAINBRIDGE Northumbria in Bloom. Chilton Town Council on Dad, Grandad. To improve on the success, 01388 721788. September 25th, 2005. Loving memories. Deep in our hearts Lots of love, Happy Birthday. Your memory is kept, Mam, Dad, Maria, Louise, Poetry Love from, Someone so special Stephen, Judith and Nanna. To never forget. xxx Steven, Mam, Adam and Ricky. Loved loads, PETER FARLEY Corner Jill, Jason, Jason Jnr and Ruby. Corner To Let xxxx Happy 40th Birthday, Peter. CLEVELAND HILLS Love always, September 25th, 2005. CHILTON Marie. 3 Bed Terrace. I gazed across the Cleveland plain, Precious memories of the best Dad xxx Hills, And later, golden fields of and Granda in the world. Fully Refurbished. ALAN BAINBRIDGE PETER FARLEY £95 per week. Past ’s Spire and grain, (Bluey) Happy 40th Birthday, 07973 273 712 Teesside mills, That God should give us all Miss you every minute of the day Peter (Turb) To Roseberry Topping’s this bounty, and everyday. Love always, WINDLESTONE, CHILTON lofty crest, I’m proud to live in Durham Your loving Daughter Joanne John and Beth. Large 3 Bed House, V.G.C. Nice Area, No Pets, DSS. Modest and bare as a County. and Grandchildren Shane, xxx maiden’s breast. By Mrs E, Denham, Chantelle and Gary. £300 Bond. £85 Per Week. Ref Required. This land of rivers, trees and Chilton. x x x x Happy 1st Birthday 01325 316083 PAIGE MAY GOODWIN In loving memory of my Dad and our Grandad, DEAN BANK - FERRYHILL ALAN BAINBRIDGE Quality 2/3 bed houses Who passed away on available. September 25th, 2005 £60 per week. Aged 60 years. Tenants keep additional Council money. Softly, the leaves of memory fall, OCCASION: (Please tick) Gently, I gather and treasure Tel: 01429 223861 them all. 07760 225 555 Birthday Obituary Unseen, unheard, Anniversary For Sale you are always near, Wanted Birth To Let So missed, so loved, so very dear. Congratulations Services Offered Lots of love always, Tracy, Sharnie, Kirsty, Colin and DRIVER Appreciations Other (Please State) Connor. Mum, Dad, Sister Ashley, your With transport to drive from Memoriam ...... xxxxx Grandparents, your Aunties and Ferryhill to Darlington and back Uncles and your Cousins, every last Friday of the month. NUMBER OF SEPARATE MESSAGES...... ALAN BAINBRIDGE Kieran and Kiera. Call (Dad) 01740 650439 MESSAGE(S) - (Please write in clear block capitals and continue September 25th, 2005. For details. on a separate piece of plain paper if necessary) MICHELLE SMALLMAN Shining star up above September 22nd...... Give my Dad a great big hug. Happy 40th. Love you always, ...... All our love, BUS Corrina. June, Mick, Cameron, Lynz, Col, ...... x Leona, Ebbs and Dylan. SERVICE ...... xxx Birthdays Memories CHANGE ...... ASHLEY MARIE HALL Birthday Memories of The current bus service, ...... CAROL DOBSON September 28th. (Nee Hammell) Happy 18th Birthday, Ashley. number 110, which is run by ...... September 27th, 1958. Lots of love, Ferryhill Village Travel and ...... A special Birthday wish, Nanna. runs between Ferryhill Always in our thoughts, Surtees and ’s NUMBER OF WORDS = ...... Forever in our hearts. SARAH GRANGER Love, Mam, Bobby, Children Happy Birthday, Darling. Asda, will, as from Monday, AMOUNT (x 35p) ...... Gary, Joanne, Sarah and Love from Mam. October 6th, be operated by PHOTO INCLUDED? (£5.00) Yes No Husband Gary. x Scarlet Band coaches. (If yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS CENTRAL would like your picture returned to you.) - UNDERTAKERS - HEATING NAME...... Combi Boilers ADDRESS...... 160 YEARS IN FERRYHILL 5 year guarantee...... COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & Bathroom Suites. CONTACT NO...... Established 25 years. PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. Corgi Registered Plumber METHOD OF PAYMENT: No call out charge PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. Cash Cheque Credit/Debit Card Phone for a FREE quotation Credit / Debit Card Number Expiry Date (00/00) Issue No 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. D.M. GALE Tel: 651350/656448 Tel: Ferryhill Mobile: 0777 4704739 01740 650297 Mobile: 07815 889620 Page 2 Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 ABE AND JUNE - A JOHN AND HILDA CELEBRATE DIAMOND COUPLE BLUE SAPPHIRE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY When John Pirt visited his wife in Tenlands Care Home in Wood Lane, Ferryhill, on Thursday, September 18th, he was in for a big surprise. John has been visiting his wife, Hilda, everyday for the last six years and unbeknown to John, his family and staff at Tenlands had organised a surprise visit to celebrate the couple’s 65th Wedding Anniversary. The Deputy Mayor of Ferryhill, Eileen Martin, presented the couple with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a glass tankard to June and Abe with Mayor, Alan Bruce, and his wife, Elizabeth. commemorate their A Chilton couple who live in and finally, Easington wonderful achievement. John and Hilda with the Deputy Mayor of Ferryhill, Ruby Avenue celebrated their Colliery. John and Hilda, both 86, Eileen Martin. were married at St. Luke’s Diamond Wedding The happy couple, who have he worked until 1968 when walk, this doesn’t stop active Church on September 18th, Anniversary last week. two daughters and one son, the pit flooded and had to and spirited John taking Hilda 1943. Abe and June Stewart were celebrated their anniversary be closed. out in her wheelchair on a John is a ‘doggie’ lad, born married at the Wesleyan with a meal at The Kings He then moved on to regular basis on the bus, in West , and his Chapel in Chilton on Arms in Great Stainton with Blackhall Colliery, doing visiting Stockton, wife, Hilda, was born in September 18th, 1948, and the family, then another every job conceivable. Darlington, Durham and Witton-le-Wear. the Mayor of Chilton, Alan meal with family and friends Hilda’s first job after leaving other local towns. The couple set up home in Bruce, and his wife, at Tindale Crossing and school was as a housemaid in John still does his own Eamont Road where they Elizabeth, were on hand to finally, a party at their an old Victorian house in housework and cooks for lived for seven years before help them celebrate their daughter’s home in Chilton. Scarborough. She later himself. He has also won two moving to Commercial 60th anniversary. They both used to like worked at the Munitions ‘good neighbour awards,’ Street in Ferryhill Station, Bruce and Elizabeth called at gardening and Abe had an Factory at Aycliffe Industrial being nominated by people where they stayed for over the couple’s neat home and allotment years ago. Estate. in his street, the Durham thirty years. The couple presented them with a They also used to enjoy The couple have one Aged Miners. finally settled in bouquet of flowers with the travelling and, over time, daughter, Maureen, who He still likes a pint at the Peacehaven, John’s present compliments of the Council. have visited over twenty lives in Manchester. They British Legion, where he is a address. Abe, 83, was a miner all his different countries including also have two grandsons, Ian founder member, but he John was a miner for over working life at Chilton Australia, Canada, America, and Neil, and three great- spends as much time as he forty years, starting at Colliery, Metal Bridge Drift France and Ireland. grandchildren. can with his wife Hilda. Mainsforth Colliery where Although Hilda is unable to The couple celebrated on the VANDALISM TO DEAN day of their anniversary with SIXTIES NIGHT (MAN!) a nice meal at The Gretna BANK PARK AGAIN Green in , Yet again Dean Bank time there has been Kirk Merrington Village Hall The ‘groovy’ event will take accompanied by their will be stepping back in time place on Friday, October 10th Recreation Park has been a vandalism to play equipment daughter and son-in-law. victim to vandalism, only at Dean Bank Recreation next month, when it will be ,from 7.30pm till late. this time, the vandals have Park in the last year. hosting a Sixties Night. Fancy dress is optional and there will be music, a bar and Got something for the gone one step further and set If residents see anyone paper? fire to the wooden play entering the park and causing RAINBOW nibbles. equipment situated in the trouble, please contact the Tickets cost just £5 and are Email us at park. local police on 0845 WHIST available by calling 01388 [email protected] St Michael's Church in Bishop 811108. This is at least the seventh 6060365. Middleham is holding a Rainbow Whist and Domino W. BURDESS WALTONS ELECTRICS Drive in the Village Hall, at READY MIXED CONCRETE 9 MAINSuntanna STREET, FERRYHILL. 2.00pm on Saturday, September 27th. Domestic and 01740 657334 TEL: (01740) 652006 Admission costs just £1.50 Commercial G & C A WALTON which includes refreshments. All aspects of Part P Registered DIY & DELIVERY There will also be a raffle and work. Member of the TRADE SELF SERVICE all proceeds will be in aid of NIC EIC COLLECTION church funds. Telephone Chilton Lane Quarry, Ferryhill NEW “Everyone is most welcome,” (01740) 657045 Station, Co.Durham, DL17 0BH said a spokesperson for the Mobile: 0788 172 2393 event. TUBES JOHN’S DECORATING MEIKLES SOLICITORS (Time Served) 8 North Street, Market Place, Ferryhill PAINTING ANYTHING! Telephone : 01740 652811 THEN GIVE ME A RING! Email : ferryhillreception@ FITTED For all your painting and meikles-solicitors.co.uk decorating needs. No job too small FOR ALL LEGAL MATTERS Special rates for O.A.P’s Accident and Injury Claims – Employment 250 WATT For a free estimate House Sales & Purchases – Wills and Probate phone John on Ferryhill Child Care Cases – Matrimonial – Crime (01740) 657191 Established over 75 years or 0775 983 8076 Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 Page 3 ADULT COMMUNITY LEARNING FERRYHILL COUNCIL COURSES AT CHILTON SHOW THEIR Chilton Primary School and 8.30pm. these are yet to be confirmed. Community College are Holiday Spanish will begin on The cost is £40 for a ten- APPRECIATION encouraging learners, new Tuesday, September 30th, week course, (Basic IT being and old, to take part in the from 4.00pm to 6.00pm, a five-week course,) and those following courses which while Salsa classes will get who are in receipt of certain commence at the end of the started from 6.00pm to benefits may be entitled to a month. 7.00pm on Friday, October reduced cost of £6. On Monday, September 29th, 3rd. For further information Basic Admin will be held from There will also be a Yoga class contact the school on 01388 9.30am to 11.30am and and a Painting and Drawing 720255 or the college on Basic IT from 6.30pm to course, however dates for 01388 720911. BERTHA STREET ALLOTMENT ASSOCIATION SECURES GRANT FUNDING Since Bertha Street James Gee, Vice-Secretary Crathorne, Portfolio Holder Allotments became a self- for Bertha Street Allotment for the Town’s Allotments, managed site, the Allotment Association, said, “Members said, “I am delighted by how Deputy Mayor, Councillor Eileen Martin, and Portfolio Association has formed a of the Association are successful all of the Town’s Holder for Ferryhill, Councillor Doreen Barber, with close partnership with thrilled by the support self-managed allotment sites members of Endeavour, The Manor House and Town Ferryhill Town Council. Ferryhill Town Council has have become.” Council outside staff. With the Council’s support, given us, particularly in “The improvements to each Ferryhill Town Council held numerous flower beds around the Allotment Association applying for funding. are evident and this is just a presentation event Ferryhill and are presented has already started to Receiving the Awards for All another example of how recently for Endeavour with a certificate for their improve the site and has Grant will help us provide Ferryhill Town Council Woodcrafts, The Manor contribution. recently been successful in much-needed equipment for works in close partnership House and the Ferryhill This year, the Manor House securing a funding grant of our site which will greatly with service users for the Town Council outside staff, were also presented with a £3,922 from Big Lottery benefit our plot holders.” benefit of all”. to thank them for the efforts certificate from the Funders, Awards for All. Councillor Pauline and contributions in this Northumbria in Bloom years Northumbria in Bloom Committee as they were To Advertise, PIRATES AHOY! event. awarded a Silver Gilt Award Parents are being encouraged activities will include story- Every year, Endeavour in the ‘Best Public House’ Call Jeff Ridley to take their children along telling, arts, crafts and face Woodcrafts help plant the category. on to Ferryhill Library for a painting. pirate-themed party to FERRYHILL MAN 07909 992 731 celebrate National Bookstart or 01388 775896 Day. ASSAULTED OFFICER The party will will be held on A Ferryhill man who When approached by the two was stopped, Robson just Thursday, October 9th, from attempted to evade a Police Officers, Robson became panicked and drove away. E & M 10.00am to 12 noon, and Community Support Officer somewhat aggressive and When Robson was Development and a Police Officer before refused to provide the approached by the two Development Got something for the All types of Building Work carrying out an attack on one Officers with his details. Officers a few days later, he paper? undertaken. of them, last week escaped At this point, Robson considered that the Police Email us at New Builds, Extensions, being sent to prison by local headbutted the Police Officer Officer adopted a particularly [email protected] Boundary Walls. Magistrates. and ran towards his home. aggressive attitude towards Fully time-served Thirty four year-old Wayne As Robson attempted to him. tradesman. S CRABTREE Frank Robson, of Hylton close his front door, the Robson was handed an 18 Tel: Wayne Coulson on Digital Aerials Fitted. Road in Ferryhill, entered Police Officer managed to week jail sentence, however 01429 883840 ‘Guilty’ pleas to charges of prevent this, whereupon it was agreed that this should 07547 711 991 Your Single Digital ‘refusing to stop for a Police Robson punched him in the be suspended for a period of Aerial Fitted. Community Support face. 12 months. McNEAL £40.00. Officer’, ‘having no At this point, Robson’s Robson was banned from Insurance’ and ‘assaulting a partner appeared on the driving for 12 months and PLUMBING No Hidden Charges. Police Officer’, the offences scene and managed to diffuse ordered to pay compensation Professional Service, No Extra For Cable Used. being committed in Ferryhill the situation after which, of £100 to the Police Officer Bathroom Design & Tiling, I Will Beat Any in mid-August this year. Robson was duly arrested. as well as being fined £125 Small Plumbing Works & Appearing on behalf of the With regard to Robson’s first and ordered to pay Court Maintenence, Written Quote, Plus Crown Prosecution Service, encounter with the P.C.S.O., costs of £43 and the £15 All Aspects of Heating. Network Your House Mr. David Maddison told the the Court heard that when he Victim Surcharge. All Work Guaranteed. & Tune In W.R.A.S. Approved. Court that the P.C.S.O. was Ferryhill based on duty in Ferryhill’s Hylton PLANNING A NEW 01388 779333 0797 997 1541 Road where she attempted to Kitchen - Bathroom - Bedroom - En Suites - 0781 309 9096 0770 643 2113 stop and speak to the Attic Conversions - Look no further! NO CALL OUT CHARGE Defendant who was behind WE CAN HELP YOU TICK ALL THE BOXES the wheel of an MG Metro Design, Supply and Install @ Sensible Prices motorcar. Complete Building Services Self employed? Robson, however, told the ALL ASPECTS OF BUILDING - JOINERY or do you run P.C.S.O. that he was rushing WALL & FLOOR TILING - ELECTRICAL PLUMBING - a small limited company? to the Bank and drove away. HARDWOOD FLOORING COMPLETE DECORATION I offer a complete Bookkeeping and Accountancy Some four days later, OVER 30 Years of Experience service dealing with all aspects of VAT, PAYE, however, the same P.C.S.O. Personal Friendly Service! No Obligation! Income Tax and Corporation Tax was again on duty in Hylton Free Quotation! a week! Road, this time accompanied all from only ONE CALL DOES IT ALL £4.00 by a Police Officer, where he Haven’t you better things to do with your time 01388 815830 - 07801 682930 was spotted doing some work than struggle with the books? Building Call Carl on 01388 774774 on his vehicle close to his I can also save money for CIS and all others who have Tax Returns to complete home. McKENNA Services Page 4 Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 Letter to the COUNCILLOR ALLEGEDLY COST COUNCIL OVER £30,000 Editor A local Town Councillor is of the Council’s Officers with far back as 2006 when he This angry Mum asks, “Where has the Great gone?” currently facing allegations needless requests. wrote to the Council as a that he has wasted thousands Dear Editor, struggle should be ashamed of The resident, Mr. Duncan resident of the town, as the of pounds of public funds, Once upon a time I would say themselves. Harrison, who in 2007 stood Secretary of Ferryhill despite the fact that he was that I was proud to be We were a ‘Great’ Britain as a Labour candidate for Allotment Association and elected after he had promised British…after today I can’t once over. If someone’s car election to the Ferryhill on behalf of a disabled man. to cut council tax. say that anymore. broke down, or they needed Town Council, submitted a Since he was elected to the The allegation is that the As I was ending the school help, people were only happy ‘Freedom of Information’ Council, Councillor Gibson Councillor, Brian Gibson, has run on September 18th, I to help. Not today though. request to obtain details of the stated that he has repeatedly cost Ferryhill’s Town Council noticed my car needed some I can’t hold my head up and person who had written to the requested details of the more than £30,000 after he petrol. I was in spennymoor say “yeah, am proud to be Town Council on most salaries of Council Officers has inundated Council so a drove to the petrol British today.” occasions. and of payments for Officers with futile requests. station. From a very upset and Although the Labour- overtime, as two-thirds of It is claimed that Mr. Gibson Me and my three children angry mother. controlled Council would not the £550,000 precept goes were in the car. When I got has sent 250 letters to the name the individual, it did, on staff costs, something that so far onto the forecourt my Council which have however, release the figures. Councillor Gibson considers car wouldn’t start. The petrol HELP! necessitated 140 responses Mr. Harrison said, "I was is excessive. station is always busy any time The Chapter’s Support and that he has made twenty shocked. If this money Councillor Gibson said, "I of the day. I tried numerous Organisation, Community complaints which have all, hadn’t been wasted, it would have checked my files for times to start my car but it Newspaper Support, has a with one exception, been have gone on public facilities correspondence and believe, wouldn’t turn over …so me vacancy for an Assistant to found to be lacking in any or services." that in reality, it is a fraction and my 15 year-old daughter help with the production of substance whatsoever. He added, "I accept the need of the number quoted. I think got out of the car and three Community With regard to the for answers, but this seems an these figures have been struggled to get it to the Newspapers. correspondence sent to the unnecessary and excessive plucked from thin air and I pump. Candidates must be out- Town Council, it is estimated amount of correspondence completely refute the total." Not one person offered to going, friendly, computer that dealing with it has cost that has been expensive for "This has all been help and there was at least literate, and a working over £30,000 in ‘Officer- tax-payers." orchestrated and is absolute ten to twelve cars as well as knowledge of desk top time’, this figure being greater Councillor Gibson, who was garbage," he added. mine, yet they all sat and publishing, photo-shop and than what it costs to run elected to the Town Council The Leader of Ferryhill watched us struggle. other media applications Ferryhill’s allotments or the in May as a candidate for the Town Council, Councillor Pat I would offer to help any one would be an advantage. E-cafe for the younger people opposition F.A.I.R. (Ferryhill McCourt, said, "I am sure that in that situation, that’s the The position is part-time of the town Association for Independent the residents of Ferryhill will way I have been brought up. and hours are flexible. The situation came to light Representation), whilst be outraged. This is especially But those people who were Please ring for a chat on when a local resident decided admitting that he was the shocking as he is the Leader sat in their cars watching us 01388 775896. to follow up a series of person referred to, totally of the F.A.I.R. Party which correspondence in the refuted the figures. stood at the last election on DEAN BANK MAN regional press and raised Councillor Gibson said that a platform of reducing council concerns about a member of the correspondence began as tax." ADMITS SMASHING the Council wasting the time WEST CORNFORTH CAR WINDOW DENEHURST A Dean Bank man admitted June 13th this year. MAN FACING CROWN smashing a window of a car The Court heard that the SAYS when he appeared before window of the vehicle which COURT APPEARANCE local Magistrates last week. was broken by the Defendant ‘THANKS’ The Committal Hearing in Cornforth and on the A1 (M) At the Court in Newton was valued at £70. Haswell Denehurst Nursing Home in the case involving a West and involving a Vauxhall, a Aycliffe, 27 year-old Ian was handed a Conditional Merrington Lane in Ferryhill Cornforth man was listed to Ford Transit and a Peugeot. Haswell entered a ‘Guilty’ plea Discharge for a period of 12 would like to say a big ‘thank take place before the South The charges to be faced by to a charge of ‘criminal months and ordered to pay you’ to everyone who Durham Magistrates sitting at Anderson are three of damage’, the offence being £70 compensation and Court donated and supported their Newton Aycliffe last week. ‘driving whilst disqualified’, committed in Ferryhill on costs of £43. recent tombola stall in Thirty four year-old Barry three of ‘having no D.P. Ferryhil Market. The Anderson, of Poplar Terrace Insurance’ and one charge of endeavour raised a fantastic in West Cornforth, faces a ‘dangerous driving.’ Anderson PLUMBING £223 for the Nursing Home. number of allegations of will be dealt with by a Crown 30 years experience motoring offences said to Court on a date and at a venue Corgi registered As featured by the BBC have been committed in West to be determined. All aspects of plumbing work SPARE & heating work undertaken. DOG LOVERS Very reasonable rates for REQUIRED CHAIRS condensing combi boilers. Cleves Cross Primary School To care for friendly dogs No call out charges. whilst their owners are has a number of tables and Tel: Dave Priestman away on holiday. chairs which are surplus to FERRYHILL TOWN COUNCIL on 01740 656715 Call Ann Lowes 01833 695153 requirements is are offering OCTOBER MEETINGS Mob 0793 157 8017 www.barkingmad.uk.com them to any groups or clubs Civic Amenities Committee – that may need them. Wednesday 1st October, 2008 “They are in reasonable at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall FERRYHILL CATHOLIC CLUB condition and any donations Recreation Committee – Tel: 01740 652697 would be gratefully received,” Wednesday 1st October, 2008 said a spokesperson for the following Civic Amenities Committee Great Male Vocalist school. Town Council If you are interested, contact Wednesday 15th Oct, 2008 at 7.00pm in Ferryhill Town Hall ‘GARY JAMES’ Cleves Cross Primary School Finance Committee on 01740 651599. Wednesday 15th October, 2008, following Town Council Saturday, September 27th, 2008 Members of the public may attend the above meetings ‘THANKS’ OTHER MEETINGS £1.00 Cover Charge Ferryhill 2000 Committee The Chapter would like to Admission For Members and Bona Fide Guests. Wednesday 1st October, 2008 at 6.00pm thank Ferryhill Village at Ferryhill Town Hall. 8.00pm early Bingo W.M.C. Leek Club for its kind Members of the public are invited to participate in this meeting donation of £20. Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 Page 5 GREYHOUND TO RAISE MONEY OUT AND ABOUT IN FOR LITTLE ROBBIE FERRYHILL The Greyhound in Ferryhill A representative of Ferryhill everyone in touch. will be playing host to a Town Council informed the At the forum meeting it was fundraising event next Area 2 Forum recently that also revealed that £70.000 month, which will hopefully the new anticipated Sports was being offered to Dean raise money for two year-old Facility at Dean Bank Park Bank Park for the Robbie Jones, who recently was well-in-hand. development of children’s lost both of his legs to It was stated that there were play equipment. One of the Meningitis. only one or two small conditions of receiving this In early July, Robbie’s problems, which would be funding, however, was that parents, Jill Graham and solved at an imminent the Town Council hold a Wayne Jones who live in Council Meeting. consultation with the public. Bowburn, woke to find him Local Councillors have been The Residents Association covered in black and blue asked to bring residents up- have made an offer to the bruise-like marks, which they to-date at the Residents Town Council to help in this thought was an allergy. meeting on Monday, October process. The regeneration However doctors at the Brave little Robbie is recovering well but needs as much 6th, which will be held at the ‘drop-in’ session will be held help as possible. University Hospital of North Dean Bank Institute from in the newly refurbished Durham confirmed he had medication and pain killers, his left hand. 7.00pm. offices at Haig Street on a group B meningococcal and Jill and Wayne were told Friends and family have The portfolio holder for the Wednesday. “If any resident septicaemia, for which there Robbie's chances of survival organised charity events to park will not be at the next has any concerns or would is no vaccination. were slim. Septicaemia had raise money for Robbie and three monthly held meetings like to voice their feelings The youngster was spread throughout his body the Meningitis Trust. but the Town Council have to the multi-agency meeting transferred to Newcastle and on July 22nd, doctors On Friday, October 10th been requested to send a please call in, said a General Hospital's paediatric made the decision to from 7.30pm, two bands will representative who can keep spokesperson for the event. intensive care unit where he amputate both of his legs in be playing at The Greyhound was prescribed powerful order to save his life, as well with the hope of raising some METHODIST CHURCH as the tips of his fingers on money for the two worthy causes. A U2 Tribute Band will RAISED THE ROOF £257 RAISED FOR perform, as well as Vader A very happy evening was said, “Our thanks to the Grande, the lead singer of spent at the Methodist Society for a lively evening, DIABETES UK which is Robbie’s dad, Wayne. Church in Ferryhill recently, not only to sing and enjoy, and for the donations and A combined total of £257.31 There will also be an auction when the congregation were but to boost the roof fund. the help I received on the was raised from a raffle held and a raffle, along with entertained by the Ferryhill To close the evening, we sang Coffee Morning. I could not on on Gala Day and a Coffee compere and vocalist, Dave Stage Society. A Jerusalem, talk about raising have done it on my own.” Morning held at St. Luke’s Harland. spokesperson for the church the roof!” Church last month on behalf Susan chose this particular of Diabetes UK. charity because her seven MAGISTRATES DECLINE Susan Forster, who organised year-old son, Adam, was the events, said, “I would like diagnosed with Type 1 JURISDICTION IN SERIOUS SEX to thank everyone who diabetes in December of donated prizes for the raffle 2007. OFFENCES CASE Local Magistrates last week Appearing at the South assaulting a girl under the age J R TOOL HIRE & FERRYHILL. declined to accept jurisdiction Durham Magistrates’ Court at of 14’ and four further in a case involving a Ferryhill Newton Aycliffe, the charges of ‘inciting a person AGGREGATES ROOFING man accused of carrying out Defendant, 44 year-old Paul to commit an act of gross Sand, Gravel, Dolomite & CONTRACTORS a considerable number of Waterhouse, spoke only to indecency with or towards a Cement, Wackers, Mixers For all aspects of roofing sexual offences over a seven confirm his name, address and girl under 16’. - New roofs - roof repairs - date of birth. slating - felt roofs etc. year period between 1986 and After the sitting Magistrates etc, Plaster, Plasterboards. 1993 in Village and Waterhouse is facing 22 agreed to decline jurisdiction Tel John (Rex) on Contact Trevor Elsdon on Sedgefield. charges of ‘indecently in the matter, they fixed the 01740 651 718 01740 656619 ASSAULT RESUTS IN date for the Committal or mobile 0788 788 6558 Hearing as November 12th at 07946 521 677 the Newton Aycliffe Court. 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Park. subject of a Suspended Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Based in Chilton Sentence Order, agreed that Page 6 Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 FERRYHILL TO STAGE CHRISTMAS JAIL FOR ARMED MAN LIGHTS COMPETITION WHO TERRORISED EX- Ferryhill Town Council and is completely free and Councillor Peter Atkinson, the Ferryhill 2000 judging will take place on Portfolio Holder for the GIRLFRIEND Committee are inviting Friday, December 12th, with Town’s Events, said, A Ferryhill man who terrified he confronted a man who was residents and businesses of a presentation event being “Organising this his former girlfriend and who out walking his dog, punching Ferryhill to take part in a held at the Town Hall the competition is an excellent fired an air weapon at her new him in the face and firing the competition being organised following Friday, December way of encouraging the boyfriend was, last week, air rifle, which was now minus to judge the Town’s best 19th. residents and businesses of jailed by a Crown Court Judge. any pellets, towards the face Christmas Lights. Ferryhill to get into the Anyone interested in taking Thirty seven year-old Steven of the man. The competition will festive spirit. By decorating part in the competition Ferguson, of Birch Road in As the man opted to run for comprise two categories, the outside of their homes should contact Karen Ferryhill, appeared before the safety with his dog, Ferguson residential and business, with Emerson at Ferryhill Town or businesses with Lights and Durham Crown Court who fired the weapon again in his the winners of each category Hall, on 01740 652157 for displays, residents will not heard that he entered the direction, however, the 51 being awarded a hamper full an application form. only be brightening up the Ferryhill home of the woman year-old man subsequently of Christmas goodies. The closing date for entries Town but will also be bringing shortly after midnight on turned and pursued Ferguson Entry into the competition is Monday, December 1st. the community together.” May 24th. who threw away the air rifle A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Despite the fact that the as he fled, this being picked woman’s new boyfriend, up and later handed to the AND MUSICALS three young children and an Police by the man. The Civic Hall in Shildon will show, with music from September at 7.30pm, and older girl were present in the Around 6.00am., Police soon be alive to the sound of ‘Singing in the Rain’, Saturday, 27th and Sunday, house, Ferguson sat down and Officers went to Ferguson’s music, singing and dancing, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dirty 28th September at 2.00pm. refused to leave. home in Birch Road where he when the award-winning Dancing’, ‘Hairspray’, Tickets for the show are only The Court heard that admitted having the weapon youth theatre group, ‘The ‘Grease’, ‘High School £4 for adults and £2 for Ferguson then stood up and and throwing it at someone, Tearaways,’ take to the Musical’, ‘Fame’ and many children and concessions, went out of the house, picking however he denied shooting stage for four performances more being performed by and are available from the up a .22 air rifle which he had anyone with it when it was of it’s latest production, ‘A these young 8 to 16 year- Chapter Office in Shildon previously left by the door. loaded with pellets. Night at the Movies and olds”, said a spokesperson for Town Council Offices just off At this point, the woman told At the Hearing at Durham Musicals’. the group. Main Street, or for pre- Ferguson that it was her Crown Court, Ferguson “There will be something for Performances are Thursday, booking please ring 01388 intention to telephone the entered ‘Guilty’ pleas to two everyone in this two hour 25th and Friday, 26th of 774838. Police, whereupon he re- charges of ‘possessing a entered the house and, from firearm with intent to cause COMMUNITY PENALTY HANDED a distance of no more than a fear of violence’ and a six or seven feet, fired a pellet further charge of ‘possessing OUT FOR ‘AFFRAY’ into the leg of the woman’s a firearm when prohibited boyfriend, telling the woman from doing so’. When 20 year-old Warren committed in Chilton on July month Community Order to shut up, threatening to Jailing Ferguson for a period Oughton of Dene Terrace in 27th this year. which involves the shoot her and the occupants Chilton appeared before the After the Magistrates completion of 150 hours of of three years, Judge Brian of the house. South Durham Magistrates requested the Probation unpaid work in the Forster told him, "Anyone As the woman was sitting at Newton Aycliffe, he Service to prepare a Pre- community. The Defendant out with a weapon and using telephoning the Police, she admitted a charge of ‘affray’, Sentence Report, Oughton was also ordered to pay Court it to threaten members of the heard another shot ring out alleged to have been was made the subject of a 12 costs of £43. public going about their lawful as Ferguson again fired at her business can expect serious boyfriend, this time into his punishment. HAVING A PARTY? calf, before leaving the house. At the conclusion of the Are you planning a wedding, Community Association in give us a ring and we will At this point, the Court heard proceedings, Judge Forster birthday party or christening? Ferryhill Station is a gladly show you what is that the victim, who suffered ordered the forfeiture and Mainsforth and District registered charity and has a available. 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Ferryhill, September 26th 2008 Page 7 CHILTON CHILDREN’S CENTRE UNDER 9’S MARCH NOW OPEN INTO NEXT ROUND A beautiful day helped to Ferryhill Under 9’s football Richarson Added a third just make the official opening of team made it into the 2nd before half time. Chilton Children’s Centre a round of the league cup with In the second half, Ferryhill huge success last Saturday. a resounding 5-1 win. started where they left off The event proved to be a fun They could have won by a and with the defence of Josef day from start to finish as lot more had it not been for Stehlik, Samuel Luckhurst the Centre, at Chilton a man of the match and Harry Fisher staying Primary School in Rear performance by the solid, Ferryhill pushed South View, Chilton, simply Greatham goalkeeper. forward and Jake Petijean buzzed with families Joe Richardson opened the combined with Callum Foster enjoying the wide variety of scoring midway through the to set up Joe Richardson for entertainment and activities first half and two minutes his hat trick. on offer. later, Kieron Walton added a Greatham then grabbed a The buffet went down well second. consolation before Joe and there was juggling and The Greatham defence was Richardson completed the fun with John from being over run by a strong scoring with his fourth and ‘Educational Ferryhill team and Joe Ferryhill’s fifth. Entertainment,’ while staff Everyone enjoyed their time at the opening of Chilton’s and volunteers provided Sure Start Children’s Centre. UNDER 14’S STEAM outdoor toys, plants to take Terry Brimm, a local carried out the official home, face painting, martial childminder and volunteer at opening and were full of AHEAD WITH 7 - 4 WIN arts and much more. the Children’s Centre, praise for the Children’s Ferryhill Under 14's football second half to equalize and Chilton’s friendly local commented upon how Centre staff and volunteers team played their first round then go ahead, but Ferryhill Community Police Officer, wonderful it was to see whose hard work was evident. of the league cup against St. upped a gear and put another Dan, mingled and chatted to toddlers walking into the Organised and co-ordinated Francis recently, and from the four in, making the final score children and smiling fire Centre so happily, as though by volunteers at the Centre start it was end to end with 7-4. Goals came from Ritchie fighters answered questions it was home from home. with support from Sure Start, Ferryhill leading 3-2 at half Brown, Tom Olley and Cory and allowed delighted Another young mum, Claire the event was attended by time. Loscombe, who all got two, youngsters to sit in their fire Corrigan, told The Chapter, over 100 people. St. Francis came back hard in with Chrissy Devine netting engine. Visitors from “People were actually crying To find out what is available the first five minutes of the one. Chilton Library, teachers with laughter at John the for you and your family at from Chilton Primary, local Jugglers antics and he had to Sure Start, call in to Chilton FERRYHILL CLUB Councillors and families repeat his show a second time Community College, from Chilton made this a due to popular demand!” Chilton or telephone 01388 BOWLERS fantastic community event. Councillors Potts and Avery 721259 or 01740 658080. TRIUMPHANT! FOOTBALL SHORTS……. Three bowlers representing a single shot at each end. the Ferryhill Workingmen’s However, after this ‘nip and Ferryhill Celtic gained their down by just one goal to League, lost their second Club recently played the Final tuck’ beginning, Ferryhill first victory of the season in Grindon Broadway. League game of the season of the C.I.U. Triples managed to pull out the stops the Wear Valley Sunday West Cornforth, in Division by 2-1 when visiting Shildon Knockout Bowls with an exceptionally good League when drubbing Shildon Three of the Over-40s to play The Grey Horse. Competition and triumphed. end which resulted in them Flag and Whistle 6 – 1, with The local Club team, taking, what proved to be, an Shane Todd (3), Mark LEAGUE AND CUP consisting of Billy Maddison, unassailable lead in the Pattison (2) and Alan Robson Jimmy Maddison and Kenny contest. on target. SETBACKS FOR Peters, went to the Vane Following the seventeenth A 3-1 victory over pointless Tempest Bowls Club in and penultimate end in the Sunderland Beer Company CORNFORTH UNITED Durham City where they took match, Ferryhill led their ensured that Chilton A recent home defeat by the League Challenge Cup at on Leadgate W.M.C. opponents by some four Community College took S.C. and also an early stage. The Final, which consisted of shots and looked a safe bet to over second place in the away at Birtley means the Playing against Wheatley 18 ends, was extremely take the title. Sunderland Catholic Club Cornforth United not only Hill, Cornforth took the lead closely fought in the early In the final end, however, as Over-40s League’s Premier missed out on a chance to go through Dean Smithson stages, with both teams Ferryhill were lying ‘shot’, Division. In the same second in the Carcraft before going two down to seemingly being restricted to Ian Peacock, the Leadgate Premier Division, struggling Durham Football Alliance their visitors. The home side skip, produced a tremendous Ferryhill Greyhound went League, but also went out of hit back in the last 20 CORNER final bowl which placed the minutes through a ELECTRICS result of the match in some tremendous strike from Steve For all your Electrical doubt. The Wheatsheaf Parnaby, however Wheatley Needs That was until the Ferryhill Durham Road, Chilton. Hill snatched a late penalty No job too small skip, Billy Maddison, to take all three points. Free quotations managed to match his A visit to Birtley to play the Tel: opponent’s bowl and resulted ENTERTAINMENT Town Reserves in the League (01740) in Ferryhill taking the C.I.U. Challenge Cup resulted in Friday 26th September 654751 title by 20 shots to 16. another defeat for Cornforth Part P Registered Member of the NIC EIC DOUBLE BARREL by the odd goal in five and Mob: 0772 520 5172 the two sides will meet up for HEATING AND Friday 3rd October Sunday 5th October the second time in two weeks PLUMBING when Birtley Town Reserves DIGITAL AERIALS CORGI REGISTERED THE ZOO PETER WILDE FITTED - UPGRADE -REPAIRED 3.00pm visit Cornforth for a League NO CALL OUT CHARGE encounter. 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